Set up & Punch Press Operator

WLS Stamping Co.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a Press Operator to set up and operate single hit punch presses. Responsibilities include ensuring quality through measurements and inspections, collaborating with quality control personnel, and adhering to safety policies. Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and experience with punch presses. This role is crucial in meeting production targets and providing high-quality parts to customers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at setting up single hit punch presses.
• Ability to read blueprints and part routers.
• Knowledge of selecting, positioning, and aligning dies.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate single hit punch presses to produce parts.
• Measure workpiece dimensions to ensure quality control.
• Follow all company safety and operations policies.

Skills

Setting up single hit punch presses

Proficiency with measuring tools

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma, GED, or technical school

Job description

Description

About Us:

Founded in Cleveland in 1944, WLS specializes in short and medium run metal stamping to service a wide variety of industries.

Work Performed:

Under general supervision of Plant Manager, set up and operate single hit punch presses to produce parts according to customer specifications. Will perform other duties as required, including press operation.

• Assemble nests and dies to perform various single hit operations including float pierce, cushion pierce, semi blank, temp blank and various compounds using hand tools
• Set and adjust clamps and stops
• Position workpiece against backstop or manually align layout marks
• Measure workpiece dimensions throughout to ensure quality and repeatability
• Observe tool and machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction
• Visual inspection of first piece
• Issue job and safely check in Press Operator once set up is complete
• Collaborate quality control personnel and other team members to meet production targets and address any issues or concerns.
• Follow all company safety and operations policies

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or technical school
• Proven experience at setting up single hit punch presses
• Proficiency with measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers
• Experience working with ¼” thickness and thinner sheet metal
• Ability to read blueprints and part routers
• Identify metal material types and gauge thickness
• Knowledge of how to select position and align dies in machine and confirm that they are properly secured.